BBC Weather has warned there is more snow to come in Britain on Friday along with freezing rain and severe ice as Storm Emma meets brutally cold Siberian winds – dubbed the Beast from the East.

Britain was plunged into frozen conditions on Monday as the Beast from the East caused travel chaos throughout the country – halting flights, blocking roads and cancelled trains.

BBC Weather forecaster Simon King said: “There is still some snow in the forecast. Some freezing rain in the southwest as well bringing some severe ice in. But, for today, there is still some snow. But for all of us again it is going to be cold with a severe wind chill.”

The BBC Weather forecaster said there is likely to be 45cm of snow in Scotland again on Friday after blizzard conditions caused havoc in the region from Wednesday onwards.

The BBC forecaster added: “We’ve still got a sleet and a bit of freezing rain and some snow which will continue to move in across southwest England, parts of Wales and into the southeast of England gradually moving its way north and eastwards and heavy showers of snow across northeast England and eastern Scotland. The same for Northern Ireland.”

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BBC Weather said there is more snow to come in Britain on Friday

There is still some snow in the forecast. Some freezing rain in the southwest as well

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Temperatures will continue to struggle to get above freezing as the strong Siberian winds will make temperatures feel considerably lower.

BBC Weather said the snow will continue through to Friday night but will eventually ease off into the weekend.

The Met Office has also warned parts of the country may find themselves under two feet of snow by Saturday as the forecaster predicts even more snow showers throughout the weekend.

Met Office forecaster Paul Gundersen said: “A spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected. The snow will be accompanied by very strong easterly winds leading to severe drifting.

“Long delays and cancellations of public transport seem highly likely.

“Some roads are likely to become blocked by deep snow, stranding vehicles and passengers. Long interruptions to power supplies and other utilities are very likely to occur, along with damage to trees and other structures due to heavy snow or ice.

“Icy patches are likely on untreated surfaces during Saturday morning.

“As a result, driving conditions may become difficult and there is an increased chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.”

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has urged people not to travel in bad weather conditions unless absolutely necessary. He told Sky News: “Last nights snows in many parts of the country were unprecedentedly heavy – red warnings from the Met Office are almost unprecedented in this country. They happen only every few years.